Perpetua Resources Finalizes $204.3M Control Budget for Stibnite Gold Project EPCM Agreement

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Perpetua Resources Corp. finalized an amendment to its EPCM agreement with Hatch Ltd. for the Stibnite Gold Project, establishing a $204.3 million control budget for key engineering and construction services, including the POX/O2 System.

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• EPCM Agreement Amendment Finalized

  Perpetua Resources Idaho, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary, and Hatch Ltd. entered into an amendment to their Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management Services Agreement for the Stibnite Gold Project.

• Stibnite Gold Project Control Budget Updated

  The amendment establishes a total Control Budget of $204.3 million for engineering, procurement, and construction management services, with $42.0 million specifically allocated to the pressure-oxidation and oxygen (POX/O2) system.

• Process Guarantee Established

  The amendment finalizes a 'Process Guarantee' (Performance Guarantee) specifying preconditions, testing protocols, and final acceptance for the construction and installation of equipment for the Project.

• Intellectual Property Clarifications

  The amendment details intellectual property ownership, granting Perpetua Resources a royalty-free, irrevocable, and transferable license to use Hatch's pre-existing POX/O2 Technology and any POX/O2 Improvements for the Project.

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This 8-K filing provides a significant update on Perpetua Resources' flagship Stibnite Gold Project by finalizing key financial and operational terms of its EPCM agreement with Hatch Ltd. The establishment of a $204.3 million control budget for engineering and construction services, including the critical pressure-oxidation and oxygen (POX/O2) system, marks a concrete step forward in the project's development. While the budget is not a guaranteed maximum price, it provides a baseline for cost monitoring and reporting, which is crucial for project planning and investor confidence. The inclusion of a process guarantee and detailed intellectual property provisions further de-risks the project's technical execution. The explicit mention of disclosures to EXIM and other lenders highlights the company's progress in securing the necessary project financing, building on the recent project update from February 23, 2026. Investors should view this as a material development in advancing the Stibnite Gold Project towards construction.